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Old Nov 15, 2001 | 02:02 AM
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Hey all,

Anyone have any feedback on tie down points to use on a C4 when it is trailered? I have not really looked under the front yet, so I don't know if there are towing loops there. In the back, I didn't see any towing loops. Maybe I could hook to the center section mount bracket?

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Old Nov 15, 2001 | 04:54 AM
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Default Re: Tie down points for trailering? (powerslide91)

There are front and rear tow loops on the C4s. Look behind the front wheels and inboard a bit. On the rear, look in front of the rear wheels and inboard a bit.
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Old Nov 15, 2001 | 10:49 AM
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Yeah, what he said. :seeya
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Old Nov 15, 2001 | 06:58 PM
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Default Re: Tie down points for trailering? (JasonL)

There are front and rear tow loops on the C4s. Look behind the front wheels and inboard a bit. On the rear, look in front of the rear wheels and inboard a bit.
This is true... I found mine w/ the help of a forum member and if you put your hand under the frame area just behind the front a arm you will feel an oval slot, this is it for the front... As for the rear, put your head down just at the rear of the door and look behind the tire sidewall area up by the wheel well...the oval is there as well... I got 2 sets of tie down straps from Summit Racing (the blue ones w/ the spring hooks on each end) and were 40 some bucks a pair and work well...
Hope this helps,
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Old Nov 15, 2001 | 07:34 PM
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Cool, thanks for the info, right where you said they would be.

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Old Nov 22, 2001 | 02:23 AM
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Default Re: Tie down points for trailering? (powerslide91)

There are 4 factory mounting points to hold on to the car, although I would not recommend them, I have seen several cars that I have towed, along with several stories of the factory hold downs breaking loose. I'd recommend strapping a heavy duty tie down ratchet mad eof nylon under the rear suspension halfshaft, along with using the front mount points to attach the front, always remember to put the car in gear and put the parking brake on too!
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